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Up Where They Belong? How Rockers Transitioned to Adult Contemporary

The phrase “Adult Contemporary” might as well be an epithet to rock fans. Continue reading…

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'X Factor' Contestant Josh Krajcik Tackles Joe Cocker's Version of...

Bluesy singer Josh Krajcik covered one of the most famous cover songs of all time by singing Joe Cocker's version of the Beatles' 'With a Little Help From My Friends' on tonight's edition of 'X...

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Joe Cocker in '9½ Weeks'– Classic Rock at the Movies

Since '9½ Weeks' had more than its share of erotic moments, you'd think a simple strip-tease wouldn't be so memorable. Yet when Kim Basinger bared all to Joe Cocker's 'You Can Leave Your Hat On,' it...

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Joe Cocker – Best Animated Album Covers

'With a Little Help From My Friends' The ever-expressive Joe Cocker had one of those great expressions on the cover of his 1969 debut album, 'With a Little Help From My Friends.' For this GIF version,...

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Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker Songs Appear in 'Flight' Trailer

The upcoming Denzel Washington movie 'Flight' is already one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the year, and a trailer for the flick reveals not only a stellar cast and story, but some great...

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Wings and Joe Cocker Guitarist Henry McCullough in Critical Condition After...

Musician Henry McCullough, who played with Paul McCartney in Wings in the early '70s and has also worked with famed blues belter Joe Cocker, is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack on...

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Wings and Joe Cocker Guitarist Henry McCullough Suffered Brain Damage

Back in November, we learned that Henry McCullough, the guitarist who worked with Joe Cocker and Paul McCartney in Wings, was in critical condition following a serious heart attack. Unfortunately,...

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Weekend Songs: Joe Cocker, 'Feelin' Alright'

Classic rock is about heavy hooks, power chords and tight harmonies. But it’s also about letting loose and enjoying the good times. And there’s no better time for that than Friday evening, when we pick...

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Black Sabbath Vs. Joe Cocker – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame Round One

The mighty Black Sabbath battle Joe Cocker for the right to advance to the semifinals of our September / October Hall of Fame elections. Every two months, our readers will determine which of eight...

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40 Years Ago: Joe Cocker Attempts a Comeback With 'I Can Stand a Little Rain'

Released four decades ago, 'I Can Stand a Little Rain' found Joe Cocker trying to rebound from personal issues. Continue reading…

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Billy Joel Says Joe Cocker Is 'Not Very Well Right Now'

Billy Joel took a few moments out of a recent concert to offer musical tribute to Joe Cocker -- and surprised the audience with some unhappy news about the singer's health. Continue reading…

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Top 10 Joe Cocker Songs

Joe Cocker was one of the last of the great rock interpreters. Continue reading…

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Joe Cocker Dies at Age 70

Joe Cocker, one of rock music's most distinctive performers, has died of lung cancer. Continue reading…

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Joe Cocker Dies: Artists React on Twitter

The music world lost a legend today, when singer Joe Cocker died at the age of 70 of lung cancer. Continue reading…

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Paul McCartney Is 'Forever Grateful' to Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker sent his solo career into the stratosphere with the definitive cover of the Beatles' 'With a Little Help From My Friends,' and the royalties must have made Paul McCartney and John Lennon a...

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Joe Cocker and Jimmy Page Live in 1983 – Pic of the Week

Our photo of the week finds the late Joe Cocker on stage with Jimmy Page, at a November 29, 1983 stop in Dallas as part of the Ronnie Lane Appeal for Multiple Sclerosis (or A.R.M.S.) tour. Continue...

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Revisiting Joe Cocker and John Belushi's 'Saturday Night Live' Duet

Joe Cocker's recording career was in a bit of a lull in 1976, with his most recent release, Stingray, stalled at No. 70 on the U.S. chart. Continue reading…

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How Joe Cocker's 'With a Little Help From My Friends' Set Him Up for...

Soon, Joe Cocker would become known as one of the most imaginative and distinctive interpretative singers of his generation. Continue reading…

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Former Fairport Convention and Joe Cocker Drummer Bruce Rowland Dies at 74

Drummer Bruce Rowland, whose prolific career included session work for a long list of artists as well as stints with Fairport Convention and the Grease Band, has died at the age of 74. Continue reading…

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45 Years Ago: Joe Cocker Releases 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen'

Joe Cocker's live album, 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen,' was released in August 1970. Continue reading…

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